A nurse conducting the general survey of a patient includes which items? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hygiene and grooming
b. Affect and mood
c. Sex and gender orientation
d. Sexual preferences and practices
e. Age
ANS: A, B, C, E
Components of the general survey include age, race, hygiene and grooming, affect and mood, clothing, sex and gender orientation, age, and safety. Sexual preferences and practices are not included.
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